Explore Art - January/February 2015 by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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Tickets Members: FREE Adults: $12 Seniors over 55: $10 Students with ID: $6 Children 12 and under: FREE Groups of 10 or more (call ahead to reserve): $8 per person

FEATURED EXHIBITION

Ferran Adrià at elBulli, Roses, Spain. Courtesy of elBullifoundation.

Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity February 28–August 2, 2015 | Galleries L14–L15 For more than 20 years, Spanish master chef Ferran Adrià oversaw the world-famous destination restaurant elBulli, where he pushed culinary boundaries with knowledge and wit, transforming the craft of cuisine into an art form all its own. Notes on Creativity is the first major exhibition for Adrià, emphasizing the role of drawing, language and symbol in his quest for new gustatory experiences. This exhibition presents sketches, models, diagrams and other tools that Adrià used to develop his innovative cookery, giving the visitor a glimpse of the chef’s overall creativity.

Mark your calendars! For the first four weekends, your exhibition ticket includes an enhanced experience with Kansas City’s top food purveyors. Each weekend a different purveyor offers up tastings and reflections on culinary creativity. More information at nelson-atkins.org Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity Curated by Brett Littman. Organized by The Drawing Center, NY. Dom Pérignon is the presenting partner of Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity. Additional support is provided by the Institut Ramon Llull, Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), and Lavazza. Additional support has been provided by the Leadership Committee: Ann and Kenneth Baum, Christy and Bill Gautreaux, Paul DeBruce, Nancy and Rick Green and Shirley and Barnett Helzberg, Jr.

On the cover Ferran Adrià, Spanish (b. 1962). Plating Diagram (detail), ca. 2000-2004, Colored pen on graph paper, Courtesy of elBullifoundation.

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FREE EXHIBITIONS World War I and the Rise of Modernism Through July 19, 2015 | Galleries P31& P34 Modernism emerged as a philosophical, social, political, artistic and literary movement at the turn of the 20th century. It impacted and was impacted by World War I. This three-part exhibition tells the story of Modernist art and artists, a culture in transition and the war that changed the world forever. Wassily Kandinsky, Russian (1866–1944). Rose with Gray, 1924. Oil on pulpboard, 23 9/16 x 19 1/8 inches. Gift of the Friends of Art, F62-9.

American Soldier January 23–June 21, 2015 | Gallery L11 This exhibition explores the emotional and psychological impact of war, as pictured in photographs of American servicemen and women. These images date from the Civil War to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Judith Joy Ross, American (b. 1946). P.F.C. Maria I. Leon, U.S. Army Reserve, On Red Alert, Gulf War, 1990. Gelatin silver print (printed 2006), 9 11/16 x 7 11/16 inches. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2012.28.5.

Jump In! Architecture Workshop February 27–July 19, 2015 | Galleries L7 & L8 The influence of architecture on daily life and the environment is presented in this interactive and dynamic exhibition. Jump In! creates a studio environment, where the practice and impact of architecture unfolds through provocative questions, project examples and engaging activities.

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FI NA L WEE K S ! Clos ing i n J a n ua r y The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky CLOSES January 11, 2015 Galleries L13–15

Across the Indian Country: Photographs by Alexander Gardner, 1867–68 Through January 11, 2015 Gallery L11

Presence & Absence: New Works by Tom Price Through January 4, 2015 Galleries L7 & L8

TOURS

Highlights of the Collection

Tours for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Drop in for a free guided tour and spend up to an hour looking at and discussing works in the collection.

January 17 & February 21 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Info Desk | Ages 12 & up FREE | Reservations required Join this monthly tour for visitors who are visually impaired. Explore the collections through a combination of tactile experiences and verbal descriptions. Bring family and friends or an accompanying companion to find new meaning in art! Tour topics vary each month.

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Wed–Fri 1:30 p.m. | Thurs/Fri 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat/Sun 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. | Meet at Info Desk

Featured Exhibition Tour The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth and Sky Through January 11 | Exhibition ticket required Drop-in tours available Wed.–Fri. at 1 p.m. Visit our website to schedule a tour for six or more. Look for a museum guide and share lively conversation in the exhibition Thurs. & Fri., 6–9 p.m.; weekends, 1–4 p.m.

FOR FAMILIES!

Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for FREE hands-on activities, close looking and conversation with museum guides in the galleries and Bloch Lobby.

WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIES Through February 28, we explore objects from the museum’s Plains Indians collection in the American Indian galleries. Gallery Activity Look closely for patterns, colors and symbols in selected objects and view handling items from the daily life of the Plains Indians.

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FUN Spot Decorate your own pictorial calendar or folded paper carrying bag. Story Time for Preschoolers Join us January 11 & February 8, and every second Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. in Noguchi Court for story time led by librarians from the Kansas City Public Library.

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EXTENDED HOURS See the Plains Indians until 8 p.m. on closing day! SPECIAL PRESENTATION Reflections on a Groundbreaking Exhibition 5 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T | $5

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Artful Conversation 1–2:30 p.m. | Info Desk | R Uncover new ideas and share inspiring dialogue with a docent and other participants who share your interest in art! Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

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Know Your Museum Tour 11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m. Meet at Info Desk | M T Experience familiar art in a different way, as objects throughout the museum come together for the first time to reflect the theme of World War I. After the tour, gather in Rozzelle Court to continue your exploration and share thoughts with the group.

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Curator Gaylord Torrence will reflect on discoveries and insights gained during The Plains Indians time in Paris and Kansas City before its finale in New York City.

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History and Art Exchange Talks

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Programs are FREE unless a price is listed. Friends of Art receive a 20% discount on events and classes unless noted. Society of Fellows receive free event tickets and 30% discount on classes (unless noted).

The museum partners with the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial to explore the connections between war and creativity. At the Nelson-Atkins

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The Importance of World War I 6 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T | FREE Join noted historian Michael Neiberg, professor of history in the department of national security and strategy at the United States Army War College, as he discusses the historic impact of the world’s first global conflict.

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Dada: A World Turned Upside Down 6 p.m. Visit theworldwar.org for full information Join Nelson-Atkins curator Jan Schall for a look at Dada, the art movement that mocked and mourned the insanity of a world at war.

Free admission provided courtesy of the WWIKC partnership.

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Print Society Annual Gallery Crawl 9:30 a.m. FREE for Print Society; $10 for all others Tour four galleries to view possible selections for the annual gift to the museum. Prints will be voted on during the Feb. 14 Love of Art luncheon. Contact Lisbeth Lurey, llurey@nelsonatkins.org. Optional lunch to follow.

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New Season! Conservatory Connections Beyond Borders 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. | Gallery 229

6–9 p.m. | BlocH Lobby Third Thursday is your new not-so-quiet night at the museum! Join the revelry every month for live music, free programs, art activities and more, all showcasing the talents of local artists and collaborators, just for adult audiences! 15 January | Endless Summer in Winter Warm up with: • Joe Straws and His Caribbean Beat • DJ Joe • Photo op with Gauguin’s Tahitian Landscape • Limbo contests • Drop-in art activity 19 February | Rebellion Join rebels with causes with: • DJ Joe • Ekphrastic poetry slam with Glenn North and local poets • Take 5: Rebellion (details on page 10) • Drop-in art activity: Surrealist- and Dada-inspired artist trading cards • Banned book display provided by the Spencer Art Reference Library • FREE WWI and the Rise of Modernism exhibition For more details, visit nelson-atkins.org.

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Dan Thomas of UMKC’s Jazz Studies leads a musical journey using original material to emphasize freedom of expression by manipulating the jazz tradition with a Chinese context. Party Arty

8 p.m.–Midnight | T (21 & over) $100 Nonmember | $60 Member VIP $165/$110 for members Ultimate VIP Experience $1500 In the past 20 years, Young Friends of Arts partygoers have traveled to China, Paris and the Middle East. Now come home as Party Arty: KC Beautiful celebrates Kansas City then and now. Travel back to a glamorous era when Kansas City boulevards, like 18th & Vine, came alive with new voices, vibrant colors and flowing fountains.

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Crossfire Talk El Greco: A Fresh Look 6–7 p.m. | Gallery P11 T

Curator Nicole Myers and conservator Scott Heffley exchange insights about the importance of El Greco’s iconic paintings The Penitent Magdalene and Portrait of a Trinitarian Friar and their recent conservation.

The Artist is IN!

Saturdays in January | Bloch Lobby Local artists will demonstrate and discuss the creative inspirations for their work which will be available for purchase in the Museum Store:

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Print Society Show and Tell 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Plaza Level, Bloch Building

January 3 | Ampersand Design Studio

FREE for Print Society; $10 for all others Members will bring in a piece of art from their personal collections to share and discuss with fellow members. Enter through the north circle drive to the Plaza level if you are bringing art with you. Contact: Lisbeth Lurey 816-751-1281/ llurey@nelson-atkins.org.

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HAPPY HOUR @ Bloch Lobby 5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays Small plates, full bar, artful experience, and eclectic music.

January 10 | Ray Gun January 17 | Lost and Found Jewelry

Rozzelle Court Restaurant Lunch Wed–Sun, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby Thursdays, 5:30–8 p.m. Served dinner & live music Fridays, 5–10:30 p.m. Unique menu each week. Reservations 816-751-1ART (1278), option 2. Member discount. 816.751.1ART

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Love in Art Dinner 6–9 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall, Rozzelle Court and Galleries M T | $65 per ticket

Gustave Courbet, French (1819–1877). Portrait of Jo (detail), ca. 1866. Oil on canvas, 21 3/8 x 25 inches. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 32-30.

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Behind the Seen Gustave Courbet’s “Portrait of Jo” 6–7 p.m. | Lens 2 | T Join conservator Mary Schafer for a discussion of a challenging treatment and see the dramatic progression from disfigured painting to restored beauty.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a romantic night at the museum. Stroll handin-hand through the galleries on a special self-guided tour highlighting cherished love affairs in art, followed by an intimate three-course dinner in Rozzelle Court Restaurant. To make your reservation, visit nelson-atkins.org or call 816.751.1ART.

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The Curator is IN! War Stories 7–8 p.m. Gallery L11

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Society of Fellows Gallery Jam 6–8 p.m. | Lens 2, P Galleries Curator Jan Schall and American operatic tenor Ben Gulley invite you to take a meaningful look at the World War I and the Rise of Modernism exhibition and the incredible connection to the music of the era.

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YFA Second Friday Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall Young Friends of Art will join in the Chinese New Year celebration happening throughout the museum. See next page for full description of the celebration.

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Print Society Love of Art Luncheon Noon–3 p.m. | Lens 2 $30 for Print Society; $40 for all others Gallery representatives and members will discuss prints and decide on new additions to the collection for 2015. Meet new members and make connections with the Print Society. Contact: Lisbeth Lurey, 816-751-1281/ llurey@ nelson-atkins.org.

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Join curator April M. Watson as she discusses works in the exhibition American Soldier and how photographs have shaped perceptions of American servicemen and women throughout time.

Larry Burrows, English (1926–1971). Operation Prairie, Vietnam, 1966. Dye transfer print, 13 1/8 x 8 11/16 inches. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2014.31.6.

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Chinese New Year C elebration Friday, February 13 | 5–9 p.m. | FREE Celebrate the Year of the Sheep! Festive international attire encouraged. All activities and performances are FREE and open to the public. Space for some performances and activities is limited, so please plan accordingly. Off-site parking and shuttle service available at Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., starting at 3 p.m.

Fabulous Chinese Acrobats 5, 6:30 & 8 p.m. Acrobatic stunts and feats of balance, flexibility and strength. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Other performances, demonstrations and activities throughout the museum will include:

Shaolin Lohan Pai Dance Troupe Lion Dance

Tai Chi demonstration

Chinese drums

Jasmine Chinese Dance Group

Chinese Yo-Yo

Guzheng & Pipa performances

Chinese tea demonstration and tasting

Reading event

Hands-on art activities and Chinese games

Photo spot

Zodiac animal hunt

Live calligraphy and painting, and more in the galleries!

Chinese Food Available for purchase in Rozzelle Court Restaurant and Bloch Lobby. Selections from Bo Ling’s Fine Chinese Cuisine in the Plaza Level Lobby. YFA Second Friday Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. Young Friends of Art are invited to enjoy the spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year at the museum during this month’s happy hour.

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Celebrating the Reimagined African Galleries Artist Talk by Hank Willis Thomas 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T | $5

Know Your Museum Tour 11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m. Meet at Info Desk | M T Valentine’s Day is sweet but love has another side. Explore how artists throughout the ages have conveyed broken hearts, flawed relationships and love gone wrong. After the tour, gather in Rozzelle Court to continue your exploration and share thoughts with the group. New Season! Take 5 Rebellion 7–8 p.m. | Lens 2 T | FREE How do you rebel? Join curators Catherine Futter and Jan Schall, Moses Brings Plenty of the Kansas City Indian Center, Sean Starowitz from Bread! KC and Stuart Hinds from the Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America as they explore rebellion from multiple cultural standpoints.

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Conservatory Connections Percussion: Intimate and Interesting Sounds for a Beautiful Space 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. | Gallery 220 Christopher McLaurin, principal percussionist of the Kansas City Symphony, will perform works of far-ranging styles of the 20th century and reinterpreting the works of J.S. Bach on marimba and other percussion instruments.

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Member Preview Days 10 a.m. to close | M T Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity charts the origins of Chef Adrià’s intellectual and philosophical ideas about gastronomy that have forever changed how we understand the art of food. Members see this one-of-a-kind exhibit first and free!

One of the most provocative and innovative conceptual artists of today, Hank Willis Thomas uses photo-based imagery to address issues of race and identity through the vernacular of advertising and popular culture. He will discuss the impact of African history and culture on his work and the ways in which it impels awareness of the continent and its diaspora.

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YFA Art Trivia Smackdown 6 p.m. | Lens 2 | T $10 members / $15 non-members Put a team together for this hilarious competition in its fifth official year! Buy tickets early; space is limited. Questions will include art, music, history and Kansas City trivia. Prizes awarded for best team name, round winners and overall winner. Tickets include entry and taco bar. Cash bar available with member discounts.

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Special Concert Living the Dream 1:30 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall Join us for the return of the Kansas City Boys Choir and Kansas City Girls Choir as they present an afternoon of songs and inspiration! Limited seating available on a first-come, first-seated basis.

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studio classes & workshops

The Ford Learning Center has been made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

WINTER Studio Classes for Ages 3–Adult The world-class collection of the Nelson-Atkins is the inspiration for our studio programs. Direct experience with art in the galleries provides students with a foundation for art making in the Ford Learning Center classrooms. Experience a unique learning environment for children and adults unlike any other in Kansas City!

ENROLLMENT Enroll today online (nelson-atkins.org/calendar), or by phone 816.751.1ART (1278), option 2. Enrollment is on a first-call, firstserved basis. Credit/debit card payment required. Cost: Museum members receive discounts on classes, 30% for Society of Fellows and 20% for Friends of Art. Please provide the following information when you call: Student’s name, address, date of birth, home phone, emergency phone and the parent/guardian name. We accept individual enrollments only; one person may not enroll students from multiple families. Enroll early—class size is limited. Enrollment deadline is three days prior to a class or workshop. Classes that do not reach a minimum enrollment will be cancelled and fees refunded. Parking for museum members is free; nonmembers parking for more than 30 minutes, either to attend class or wait while their student is in class, will pay $8 per vehicle. Cancellations/Transfers/Credits: Students can cancel an enrollment five business days prior to a class or one-time workshop to receive a refund less a $15 cancellation fee per enrollment. Transfers from one class to another can be requested up until five business days prior to a class with a $10 transfer fee. No refunds or transfers will be made for cancellations made less than five business days prior or due to missing a class. We do not issue credits toward future classes or workshops if you cancel an enrollment or miss a class.

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STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS CLAY MENAGERIE Ages 7–9 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $160 Make your own collection of animals in clay with an assortment of hand-building techniques. Sculptures in the galleries will be visited to see how artists have represented animals from ancient times to today.

START IN ART Ages 3–4 10–11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $140 Creativity is nurtured as young children explore art concepts by working with paint, collage and clay. Students see and talk about art as a group during visits to the galleries. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian. SEE THE WORLD Ages 5–6 10 a.m.–Noon OR 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $150 Travel the galleries to see art from around the world and mark your journey on a map. Practice painting, collage and three-dimensional art processes with a focus on places you “visit.” Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian.

CREATIVE CREATURES Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon OR 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $150 The museum galleries are “home” to many amazing and mythical creatures! Find them for yourself and then design your own make-believe beasts working with a variety of processes, including drawing, painting, sculpture and textiles. CLAY COMBO Ages 7–12 with adult 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $250 per adult-child pair Learn together about hand building with clay in this class designed for an adult to enroll with a child. Various glazing techniques also will be included and visits to the galleries will offer the inspiration for creating.

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CARTOONING: NOT QUITE SUPERHEROES II Ages 8–10 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $150 Instructor: Bill Brewer Tell funny stories about your not-so-super heroes and heroines in cartoon illustrations, gag cartoons, comic strips and animation storyboards. DRAWING & WATERCOLOR Ages 9-13 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $160 Work on your drawing skills, both observational drawing as well as from the imagination, and transform your sketches into watercolor paintings. Learn about color, value, wash techniques and composition.

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Member discounts available! Society of Fellows 30% | Friends of Art 20%.

STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS PRINTMAKING: INVENTING WITH INK Ages 12-16 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $150 Learn about the process of making multiples of a single image—printmaking. Monoprint, collagraph and etching techniques will be explored plus use of the printing press. Includes visits to the galleries and the exhibition World War I and the Rise of Modernism.

F OUR - W EEK C L ASSES MINIATURES: LITTLE BIG WORLDS Ages 9–13 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Jan. 17–Feb. 7 $80 Shrink down and enter the world of miniatures! Explore Highlights from The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures and design a small gallery featuring your own tiny art.

ME, MYSELF & I Ages 9–13 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Feb. 14–Mar. 7 $80 Look in the mirror—what makes you unique? Explore self-portraits and images of people throughout the galleries and then have fun drawing and painting self-portraits that express your personality

FRIDAYNIGHTFUN ANIMALS OF THE NEW YEAR Ages 6–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, February 20 $50 per adult-child pair Celebrate the Chinese lunar New Year— Year of the Sheep—by selecting an animal from the Chinese zodiac and creating it in clay. Clay animals will be glazed and left for kiln firing. Finished pieces can be picked up on March 7. DREAM BOXES Ages 6–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, January 23 $40 per adult-child pair Learn about Surrealism, art inspired by dreams and the subconscious mind, in World War I and the Rise of Modernism and build a miniature fantasy world in a box.

FAMILIES ARE FUNNY Ages 7–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 $40 per adult-child pair Instructor: Bill Brewer Is your family funny? “Oh, yes!” Savor the silliness as you learn to draw members of your family (including pets) as cartoon characters doing funny things in your very own comic strip!

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STUDIO CLASSES

F OR ADU L TS AGES 16 AND OLDER ACRYLICS: EXPLORE STILL LIFE 1:30–4 p.m. | Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $180 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Develop your skills at working with acrylic paints including composition, use of color, brushstroke, depicting depth and investigating scale. This class will focus on still life, visiting the galleries to see how artists have explored this subject matter from the 17th century to the modern era. CREATIVE iPHONE—Level 2 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Thursdays, Jan. 22–Feb. 26 $120 Instructor: Melaney Mitchell

WATERCOLOR: MODERNIZE 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $180 Instructor: Christine Webster Develop your watercolor painting skills with an emphasis on color, space, composition and experimentation. Visits to the exhibition World War I and the Rise of Modernism offer inspiration and overview of early 20th century art movements. DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES 10 a.m.–Noon | Saturdays, Jan. 17–Mar. 7 $150 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Designed for adults with minimal-to-no drawing experience, this class will develop skills of looking carefully and translating what you see onto the page. We’ll focus on basic elements of drawing and having fun with the experience!

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Use your iPhone camera as a creative tool. Discover and experiment with a variety of apps, including iMovie to create videos, as well as shooting techniques. Participants are required to bring an iPhone or iPad to class, have an account with the App Store and be at an intermediate level of familiarity with their iPhone. DRAWING WITH PASTELS 1–3:30 p.m. | Fridays, Jan. 23–Feb. 27 $180 Instructor: Sarah Bracco Join us for an adventure with pastels as you learn about supplies and techniques, color discovery and line exploration. Draw from observation and gain inspiration from the museum collection, strengthening and improving skills.

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Member discounts available! Society of Fellows 30% | Friends of Art 20%.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 Featured Curators, Speakers and Staff Catherine Futter The Helen Jane and R. Hugh “Pat” Uhlmann Senior Curator Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts Ben Gulley American Operatic Tenor Gully/Granner Scott Heffley Senior Conservator, Paintings Stuart Hinds Director of LaBudde Special Collections UMKC Christopher McLaurin Principal Percussionist Kansas City Symphony Nicole Myers Associate Curator, European Painting and Sculpture Michael Neiberg Professor of History United States Army War College Dan Thomas Professor and Co-chair UMKC Jazz Studies Moses Brings Plenty Community Outreach Liaison Kansas City Indian Center Hank Willis Thomas Photographer and Visual Artist Mary Schafer Conservator, Paintings Jan Schall Sanders Sosland Curator Modern Art Sean Starowitz Baker and Chef-in-Residence Bread! KC April M. Watson Curator Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY Mark McDonald (p. 4,7,9,12) Bruce Mathews (p. 7) Andrea Blanch (p. 10) Don Ipock (p. 10) Rebecca Clews (p. 11) Michelle Miller (p. 13) John Lamberton (p. 14)

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A one-of-a-kind, original work of performance art filled with light, motion, color, and sound will be featured!

This event will celebrate the iconic Pop Art Era and the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explosive Pop Art Collection. Enjoy a special evening filled with cocktails, a sumptuous dinner and eye-POPping surprises.

Reservations are limited. For Benefactor or Sponsorship information, please call Megan Hunter at 816.751.1360. Individual tickets will go on sale January 8, 2015.

Black tie POPtional

Saturday, February 21, 2015 Bloch Lobby and Kirkwood Hall

THE NELSON-ATKINS ANNUAL GALA Saturday, February 21, 2015

4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Kansas City, MO Permit #897

The museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier membership group offers vital support to the Nelson-Atkins. Fellows will enjoy these special events. See calendar listings for more events.

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